“Heather Huhman, Gen Y expert and founder of marketing firm Come Recommended, described the young workforce best in an interview with TNGG, when she said, ‘They want to work hard and prove their worth —fast.’ But Millennials’ notorious need for speed is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, a focus on instant gratification drives innovation and competition – on the other hand it’s easy to drive right past the fundamentals that keep success from faltering. But important career relationships don’t come instantly. They take time to cultivate. And those relationships are built on a foundation of trust. Benefits of solid, trusting professional relationships include: career advancement, smoother negotiations, strong recommendations and referrals, among others.”